How To Fix /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION006 - Unit of measure &1 is not permitted for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Unit of measure &1 is not permitted for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION006 - Unit of measure &1 is not permitted for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION006 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) specified for a material is not permitted in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the handling of materials in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use for the material is not defined or allowed in the system for that specific material.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not have the required UoM set up correctly. This could be due to missing entries in the UoM table or incorrect settings in the material master data.
  UoM Conversion Issues: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different units of measure, leading to the system rejecting the specified UoM.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations that restrict the use of certain units of measure for particular materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the UoM you are trying to use is listed.
  If the UoM is not present, you may need to add it using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  
  
  
  Review UoM Settings:
  
  Check the UoM settings in the system (transaction code CUNI for unit of measure conversion) to ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and that conversion factors are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to units of measure in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the UoM is allowed for the specific material type and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Business Rules:
  
  If your organization has implemented specific business rules or validations, consult with your SAP functional team to understand if there are any restrictions on the UoM for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.